Mia wrote:

> As for mixing foods together or balancing the meal, simple is best -- two
> things per meal that complement each other. A portion of protein and a
> vegetable or a starch.... For heavier dishes
> like pasta or a stew the one recipe can be a meal on its own -- sometimes I
> increase the portion to make up for not having a side dish.
>

Just a tad too "simple" to me. I like to serve at least three items on a plate:
protein, starch (to include starchy veggies) and a non starchy veg. I also
almost always have a salad after my main course too.
One dish meals always benefit from hot bread or something, and sometimes again
that salad afterwards.